Rio Ferdinand couldn't believe his eyes as more disastrous Manchester United defending handed Everton a 2-0 lead in the first half of Saturday's Premier League clash. The legendary United centre-back's reaction said it all moments after Abdoulaye Doucoure bullied Harry Maguire to double the hosts' lead.

Beto profited from comical defending in the 19th minute to continue his hot scoring streak in the Premier League, netting five times in four consecutive games.

And the visitors' woes continued less than 15 minutes later when Andre Onana parried a long-range strike before Doucoure rose above the goalkeeper and Maguire to head home.

Onana has faced criticism for his failure to get up and collect the ball after his initial save, which some suggested he should've held onto regardless.

But Maguire received the brunt of the scrutiny for a lack of awareness that prevented him from dealing with the loose ball.

Ferdinand spoke out on social media shortly after the latest calamitous moment from Amorim's side, posting on X: "What have I just witnessed..."

United left the pitch for the dressing room at half-time in their final visit to Goodison Park staring a ninth defeat in 13 Premier League games in the face.

And Ferdinand, on punditry duty for TNT Sports, continued his bleak assessment of the Red Devils' defensive frailties in the studio.

On Beto's opener, Ferdinand said: "They had to fight and roll their sleeves up and meet this Everton team because they came out and were really up against it and United haven't done that.

"They've been pressed, they've been harried. They've not got out to deal with the press at all. The number of times they've had opportunities to clear the ball but had zero conviction at all.

"No one has taken over the situation. It's a bit fortunate at times for Everton, but it's a man in form when it comes in there on his left foot. Scruffy, but it counts."

The former United No. 5 then focused some scrutiny on Maguire, who was caught ball-watching in an inexcusable position for Doucoure's goal.

"Maguire there. He can't stand there. You've got to run back towards your own goal," Ferdinand explained with a tone of disbelief in his voice.

"I couldn't understand that at all. I know pace isn't part of his game, but he even gets a second opportunity to go on and deal with it and doesn't. Go and deal with it."